CARROT SOUFFLE

Carrot Souffle image

This recipe is rooted in my backyard garden. It's an excellent way to dress up veggies. My six grandchildren are happy to eat their carrots when they're dished up like this.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
1 cup milk
3 eggs, separated
2 cups finely grated carrots
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

In a bowl, soak bread crumbs in milk. Lightly beat egg yolks; add to crumbs with carrots, celery, parsley, onion, salt and pepper. Mix well. In a bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into carrot mixture. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 396mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.